For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,001 students in 95842, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 547 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95842, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95842, CA are Foothill Oaks Elementary School, Ridgepoint Elementary School and Frontier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95842 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95842, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95842, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothill Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5520 Lancelot Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1830
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1830
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgepoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6691 Silverthorne Cir.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1840
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1840
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Mccloud Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #55.
Foothill Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Diablo Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Grades: 7-8
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5761 Brett Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1650
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1650
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95842, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95842, CA include Foothill Oaks Elementary School, Ridgepoint Elementary School and Frontier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95842?
6 public schools are located in 95842.
What percentage of students in 95842 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95842 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95842?
95842 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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